After suffering for months, unable to breathe through my nose and horribly thick mucus dripping down my throat, I was deeply depressed and disinterested in life. My family doctor finally referred me to Dr. David Santos for an assessment. Turned out my problem was fairly common, though I had no idea people suffered with it. Dr Santos scheduled a surgery--a septoplasty which would rebuild and/or enlarge the nasal system. I'm 4 weeks out and am breathing through both nostrils and able to empty my sinuses. The surgery is not for the faint-of-heart, nor is the recovery. Do yourself a favor and learn what's going to happen. I didn't do any research on it and ended up overreacting to some of the post-surgical bleeding.Never have surgery without understanding exactly what's going to happen. However, I'm looking forward to a happy ending here. I'm breathing well, I don't get clogged up by laying on my back and I can blow my nose with good results. I told Dr. Santos that if I hadn't found a solution for the torture I was experiencing, my life would not have been worth living. It might be a little dramatic to say that, but if a physical condition can cause a problem that can make you feel miserable & sick 24 hours a day, it's hard to see anything positive about living. All things being equal, I strongly recommend this surgery if you are suffering the way I was. It's not going to go away & your quality of life is worth fighting for and winning!
My sinus surgery brought excellent results. Dr Santos set my expectations perfectly. His calm and professional demeanor made the overall experience outstanding.I can't say enough about the positive results and experience.
I was a little apprehensive about my surger but with follow up meetings with questions and answer I was ready. The staff was attentive to all my needs with calls and texting. My weekly office visits with the use of the ultrasound made a big difference. Family members could see the difference from week to week.
I would like to comment on my experience with Dr. Santos. Speaking from my own experience! When it comes to cosmetic surgeries? I know I have the best Plastic Surgeon anyone could find in the northwest! I've met Dr. Santos in the first week of January.He was very friendly and warm but professional. His great and fun personality has made the atmosphere in the room very nice,and casual but still professional. I was quickly being myself and comfortably asking him all that I need to know. He was very informative. He also was very patient and take the time for the examination telling me all options that can be done. He explanation of my options were clear and helpful. Thorough attention was given for me to set up an appointment for surgery, and give me great confidence in him and I was positive that I was in good and the best hands! At the office the staff was so helpful and helped me throughout and were excellent communicators. In the surgery room Julius the doctor's right hand man. He is an outstanding worker and an excellent help and caretaker. The procedure was smooth and last about 2.5 hours. I am extremely pleased with the results of my surgery and the ongoing communications and care provided by the doctor and his staff. I highly recommend Dr Sentos to anyone who is interested in cosmetic surgery he has my highest recommendation! Sincerely, Naruemoll Cline Feb/24/2016
I am a 70 year old recent widow who had been suffering from 70% vision loss because of my forehead skin falling into my eyes. Dr Santos was recommended to me by my daughter and I was more than happy with his demeanor, care for my situation, patience with my husband's passing as well as his obvious expertise at his job. He and his staff took their time explaining every part of the procedure to me in detail and was always available to answer any questions I had. I felt completely at ease in their hands. The results are outstanding. I feel like a new woman!!! I highly recommend Dr Santos for any procedure he offers. He is exceptional in every way!
I had gained weight over the years and when I was young was a bit attractive, so it was difficult getting older. People like it when you look good and treat you differently when you don't look your best. Dr. santo literally gave me a whole new life. It was the story of the ugly duckling turning into a swan. It is amazing how the world in general treats me now. Folks smile, men open doors, women want to chat. I worked on body, mind and spirit and I have a whole new beginning. The lift Dr. santos gave me was amazing. He is truly an artist. I will never go to anyone else for my facial upkeep.
Dr. Santos performed a laser treatment on my full face to help with all my lines and wrinkles. I'm so happy with my face,my skin and my texture feels amazing. Dr. Santos also put some filler in my lips to help them up a bit and gave me a lot of information on maintenance to keep my skin looking young. The staff was so kind but the office was very busy, i guess that's a good thing. I will be back to see Dr. Santos for my other things i want done.
I had a cosmetic procedure with Dr. Santos and I'm very impressed and happy with my results. The staff was very kind and attentive and met all my needs before and after my procedure. They ordered lunch for my husband while he waited for my procedure and put on a DVD to keep him occupied. I'm so happy I had this procedure, I look and feel 20 years younger and highly recommend Lifestyle Lift and Dr. Santos. ~ Heidi K Bellevue, WA
I'm a 67 year old female and had always been told I look much younger than my age. In the past couple of years my neck and jowl area really started to sag and it started affecting my confidence . Recently divorced and feeling insecure about my looks and future, I researched my options and decided on the Lifestyle Lift. 3 months after surgery now and I'm thrilled with the results. I'm looking forward to my future and feel more positive than I have in ages. Dr. Santos and his team took such good care of me, they felt like family. The pain was less than I expected following surgery, but the overall procedure was more invasive (I think I had selective hearing when they explained the actual process) and it took me awhile to accept what they told me about the small lumps and bumps and numbness that will take months to heal. Every day is better and I would do it all over again.
I had many consultations in my area but was most impressed with lifestyle lift. I had a very knowledgeable consultant, she was very pretty,confident and had this glowing skin I could not stop staring at. She explained all the procedures and I picked out which ones I wanted to do. I then met with dr santos and he explained the process to make sure we were on the same page. The front desk girls are always very sweet and welcoming as well as the nurses. The first few days I was swollen and a little uncomfortable but they warned me about that. I'm very happy with my results. I look 20 years younger and I feel amazing. I was in shock when I saw my before and after photos. I would recommend the lifestyle lift to anyone. Updated on 28 Oct 2014: I am soo pleased with my results and experience at lifestyle lift with dr. Santos! I have had a double chin for most of my adult life no matter how much weight I gained or lost. I absolutely love Dr. Santos, and his amazing staff. They made me feel confident in my decision and when I saw my results I knew this had changed my life. I continue to go back and visit for a little Botox and juevederm, and feel like they have become my second family.
I always tell my patients to wait until 10 days after the procedure before placing make-up on the healing skin. Darkness to the skin directly after the procedure generally is desquamation of the epidermis. The first several days are the most challenging, but swelling and discoloration indicates that you had a good treatment
The marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve is at risk in facelift surgery. Permanent Injury is rare, but resolution of the problem can occur up to 1 year after the surgery. After looking at your before pictures it is not surprising that the under the neck area still has fullness issues. You started off with a lot in this area. This can be significantly improved, even fixed with a revision procedure which focuses on reduction of bulky residual tissue and then tightening of the deeper muscle (platysma). Revision surgery is an art, and is best performed by a facelift surgeon who does a lot of facelift surgery.
Essentially we all have facial asymmetry and certain differences are more prominent than others. Both your eyebrows are sagging, and the one on the right is sagging more. Like everything else, the forehead also can sag causing overhand over the upper orbital rim. It is natural to have asymmetry, it comes with the sagging that comes with aging. The answer is to have a browlift so as to elevate the brows higher, and elevate the right higher than the left. Upper blepharoplasty will also provide additional rejuvenation.
The asymmetry seen on your picture is due to a small degree of greater medial displacement of primarily lower lateral cartilages, and a small degree of greater displacement of the nasal bones inwardly. The CT scan is not generally needed for cosmetic rhinoplasty, and I use if only for sinus concerns. What I can see indicates nasal bone inward displacement on both sides, the septum is reasonably straight, the right inferior turbinate is small anteriorly. I would consider filler correction first, and if this was not satisfactory then a revision rhinoplasty can be done to finesse re-position both nasal bones and lower lateral cartilage to provide a straighter appearance.
There is no question that a facelift can provide one of the most significant rejuvenations for your face. But what is also important is the ongoing maintenance that keeps things going in the right youthful direction. Comprehensive simple effort makes a big difference. Skin care, facials, microneedling, botox, fillers, all help to maintain youth. Of course, it goes without saying to keep yourself away from smoking, sunshine, and stress; these are youth killers.